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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 15, 2020
Area cleaning company grows by staying true to its niche

Crystal Clean Green Cleaning has made a few shifts to new opportunities during the pandemic, including launching a disinfectant service.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 23, 2018
Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler is a triple threat in Polk County

Thanks to the individual strengths of its three principals, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler has grown into one of Polk County's most respected commercial real estate brokerage firms.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 9, 2013
Fully furnished

Matter Brothers Furniture is targeting Sarasota for expansion, scouting locations for a new store thanks to the recovery in residential real estate.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 14, 2016
Calculated risk

Larry Feldman and Tower Realty Partners plan to push forward this year on Riverwalk Tower, which would be Tampa's tallest building and its first mixed-use project.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 7, 2021
Vanessa Castro, 31

V Partner Solutions Insurance and Payroll, owner

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 29, 2020
New hotel concept opens first location with pandemic precautions top of mind

Compass by Margaritaville on Anna Maria Sound opened in Manatee County on July 15.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2020
Cutting-edge workforce group hits milestone

CareerEdge built a big success by starting with small victories.

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  • September 26, 2013
Coach pours some sugar

Hall of Fame football coach Joe Gibbs, in Sarasota recently to plug his book, “Game Plan for Life,” says adversity, in life and business, can really be a secret weapon for success.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2012
Does Tampa need an antidepressant?

It's currently 79 degrees on a sunny afternoon in Tampa Bay. If only the economic climate matched the actual climate, the Tampa Bay metro area may not find itself in first place on another depressing survey.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2015
Mover makes sun splash

Solar power remains an expensive proposition for commercial building owners, but Jim Henderson says he's confident in the payback.

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  • June 29, 2007
Corporate Report

MoneyShow, S&P partner to improve Web offeringAssociated Asphalt buys local Mariani AsphaltOrthopedic Development sues former employees over e-mailsSun Hydraulics board approves 50% dividend, chairmanSouthwest Florida airport receives $5 million in grantsOrion Bank garners top rankingVision Homes adds Nice as COO

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2014
Praise outside the tent

Feld Entertainment, the firm behind Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, recently picked up some applause from people other than the fans in the seats.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 1, 2011
Go with Gusto

The group charged with the longtime-coming revival of downtown Bradenton doesn't have an easy task. Its new leader, however, isn't afraid to think big.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 24, 2022
Commercial cleaning firm, at a critical juncture, puts faith in new leader

With a fresh breeze of private equity capital in its sails and a newly minted CEO at the helm, Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services prepares to enter a major growth phase.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 8, 2020
Landmark Reports teams with Georgia firm

Smart Real Estate Data plans to expand Landmark Reports' real estate research brand with new services, territory

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 27, 2012
Capitol Chatter: Jan. 27

The most important issues being talked about in Tallahassee.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 11, 2011
Do The Right Thing

The Gulf Coast's top federal prosecutor combines tough fairness with an intense work ethic. He'll need both talents, considering his territory stretches from Naples to Jacksonville.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2007
Staying on track

America's First Home keeps costs under control while staying nimble enough to shift with thechanging market. It's paid off.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2012
'Super yacht' arrives in Tampa

Largest private yacht features multimillion-dollar residences.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2017
Port aims to expand ties with Colombia

Trade official recently visited port to discuss growing relationship.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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